6 Tips for your First Mother’s Day as a Stepmom
I vividly remember my first Mother’s Day as a stepmom. I felt left-out, unappreciated, and disappointed. It seemed entirely unfair that I would help to … Read more
Adulting
The Stepmom’s Guide to Holiday Gifts
Three years ago, my stepdaughter’s mom’s family lived with us during the holidays. You might remember that I’m a little crazy for Christmas… so I … Read more
The Permission You Need this Holiday Season
Holidays in a blended family can feel really overwhelming on a lot of levels. From holiday custody schedules to questions about gifts, trying to combine … Read more
So you don’t have your stepkids December 25th…
Blended family holidays amplify the already-complicated dynamics stepmoms navigate everyday. You’re thrilled to have the kids in your home on your custodial time, but the … Read more
Why we Hosted a Joint Birthday Party at a Hotel (Feat. Gaylord Texan)
Can I be honest and share that every year when Krista’s birthday rolls around, I get a little nervous? Should we do a joint party … Read more
Inside the Life of a Stepmom Blogger
“Isn’t blogging just writing in an online journal everyday?” – Clueless me over 3 years ago before becoming a full-time stepmom blogger I had no … Read more